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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Spitz De La France!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by De La France. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amudaev (0) vs (4) De La France
De La France tries for a kimura but Amudaev is defending well.
De La France trying to control the action but Amudaev is working from the bottom.
Amudaev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De La France off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amudaev (4) vs (4) De La France
Amudaev looking for the choke from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La France tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De La France defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Amudaev slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amudaev looking to break De La France's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De La France remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Amudaev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Amudaev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Amudaev is persistently looking for the submission but De La France is defending it well.
De La France defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Amudaev's arms.
Amudaev looking for the choke from the back.
De La France tries to roll but Amudaev sticks to his back.
Amudaev looking for the choke but no joy.
De La France is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Amudaev looking to break De La France's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. De La France remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Amudaev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Amudaev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Amudaev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
De La France won't enjoy being in this position. Amudaev looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - De La France is tapping - it's over boys! Amudaev picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rauf Amudaev!
An out of breath Rauf Amudaev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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